boy name
Atlas
Gender
Boy
Popularity
#75 · U.S. boys (2025)
Popularity of Atlas in the US, 1880–2025
Atlas first appears in US records in 1883. It peaked in 2025, when 4,413 boys were given the name; in 2025 there were 4,413.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Atlas popular?
Near its peak Atlas is more popular now than at almost any point on record, peaking in 2025.
| 2020s | 18,576 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 6,352 | |
| 2000s | 250 | |
| 1990s | 76 | |
| 1980s | 44 | |
| 1970s | 32 | |
| 1960s | 50 | |
| 1950s | 58 | |
| 1940s | 90 | |
| 1930s | 95 | |
| 1920s | 141 | |
| 1910s | 106 | |
| 1900s | 12 | |
| 1890s | 6 | |
| 1880s | 5 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Atlas a boy or a girl name?
Atlas is most commonly used as a boy name.
Is Atlas a popular name right now?
Atlas is more popular now than at almost any point on record, peaking in 2025.
How popular is the name Atlas?
In 2025, Atlas ranked #75 among boys’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Atlas most popular?
Atlas was most popular in 2025, when about 4,413 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.